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Plovdiv International Airport

IATA PDVICAO LBPD🇧🇬 Plovdiv
Coordinates
42.0678°N, 24.8508°E
Elevation
597 ft (182 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
BG-16
Time zone
Sofia(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:31

About 13h 18m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Plovdiv International Airport

Plovdiv International Airport

Plovdiv Airport is an airport serving Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria, and is the country's 4th busiest airport. It is sometimes referred to as Plovdiv Krumovo Airport, after a small village located 6 km south-east away from the city on the main Plovdiv-Asenovgrad second class road.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 308,202 ft / 2,500 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR119.600 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA 1 PLOVDIVClass CControlled6000 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
CTR LBPDClass DCTRGND6000 ft MSL
PLOVDIV TMZ/RMZSpecial useTMZ500 ft GNDFL105
LBTRA21ASpecial useRestrictedGNDFL115
LB-D13D2Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL
LB-D13C2Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL
LB-D13A1Special useDangerGND23700 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Bulgaria airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 19% of observations, averaging 10 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan72%-779 ft
Feb76%-608 ft
Mar83%-164 ft
Apr90%372 ft
May94%950 ft
Jun98%1,581 ft
Jul99%1,990 ft
Aug99%1,908 ft
Sep98%1,277 ft
Oct93%446 ft
Nov67%-178 ft
Dec60%-661 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-7791,990 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
BATEK2.9 nm217°Compulsory
VERCE4 nm007°Compulsory
BEATI4.1 nm069°Compulsory
ABOBI6.8 nm180°Compulsory
MARTY6.8 nm266°Compulsory
RITRI7.1 nm007°Compulsory
BAEVO8.6 nm082°Compulsory
SOSAM9 nm187°Compulsory
BAVNI11.2 nm336°Compulsory
LELKA13.6 nm086°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle531 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Plovdiv International Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇧🇬 More airports in Bulgaria📘 Flying in Bulgaria: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Plovdiv International Airport?

The ICAO code for Plovdiv International Airport is LBPD, and its IATA code is PDV.

Where is Plovdiv International Airport located?

Plovdiv International Airport is large airport located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, at an elevation of 597 ft (182 m).

How many runways does Plovdiv International Airport have?

Plovdiv International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Plovdiv International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Plovdiv International Airport include Ryanair (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Plovdiv International Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Plovdiv International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Plovdiv International Airport in?

Plovdiv International Airport is in the Europe/Sofia time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Plovdiv International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Plovdiv International Airport is approximately 5.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Plovdiv International Airport?

The nearest airport to Plovdiv International Airport is Asenovgrad Airfield (BG-0102), about 4.8 nm to the se, followed by Belozem SSA Airstrip and Stryama Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Plovdiv International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.